Who will settle disputes under the new Law?
In relation to the forum for settling disputes under the new Law, any aggrieved party can file a claim directly with the Dubai Courts, or implement any arbitration process that may be agreed between the parties. There is also a possibility of the Land Department establishing its own arbitration and conciliation service, but the Land Department has not yet confirmed this. It must be noted that, in relation to unregistered long leases, these fall outside the ambit of the new Law and the Rents Committee retains jurisdiction of any disputes arising between landlord and tenants.
